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19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Two pieces joined, of black cotton with a very deep end border, with bands of pink and yellow silk and orange and black stripes.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk and cotton, woven
Brief description
Textile, silk cotton cut piece, probably Swat valley, ca. 1855-1879.
Physical description
Two pieces joined, of black cotton with a very deep end border, with bands of pink and yellow silk and orange and black stripes.
Dimensions
  • Length: 243cm
  • Width: 52cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
The complete piece would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Bibliographic reference
Colours of the Indus : costume and textiles of Pakistan / Nasreen Askari and Rosemary Crill. London: Merrell Holberton in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1997 Number: 1858940443 p. 119, pl.190
Collection
Accession number
7273(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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